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XML Hierarchical Data Model Notes

The XML Hierarchical Data Model organizes data in a tree-like structure using XML, featuring a parent-child relationship and tags for data storage. It is useful for its readability, sharing capabilities, and support in various applications such as web services and mobile apps. The model is commonly used in web services, mobile applications, office files, and configuration files.

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XML Hierarchical Data Model Notes

The XML Hierarchical Data Model organizes data in a tree-like structure using XML, featuring a parent-child relationship and tags for data storage. It is useful for its readability, sharing capabilities, and support in various applications such as web services and mobile apps. The model is commonly used in web services, mobile applications, office files, and configuration files.

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XML Hierarchical Data Model - Simple Explanation

What is it?

The XML Hierarchical Data Model is a way to store and organize data in a tree-like structure using XML

(eXtensible Markup Language).

Key Points:

- Tree Structure: Data is arranged like a tree (root -> branches -> leaves).

- Parent-Child Relationship: One element can have other elements inside it.

- Tags: Data is stored using tags like <student>, </student>.

- Root Element: One single top-level element in every XML file.

Example:

<school>

<student>

<name>Alice</name>

<roll>101</roll>

</student>

<student>

<name>Bob</name>

<roll>102</roll>

</student>

</school>

Why it is useful?

- Easy to read and share data.

- Used in web apps, mobile apps, and databases.

- Can be queried using XPath and XQuery.

- Supported by many advanced databases.

Where it is used?
XML Hierarchical Data Model - Simple Explanation

- Web services (SOAP)

- Mobile apps (Android XML)

- Office files (Word, Excel)

- Configuration files

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